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Why pipelines to Canada's West Coast are needed

Growing oil production in Canada matched with growing energy demand in Asia gives Canada an opportunity to become a supplier of choice to new markets.

Aug 1, 2016

Global energy demand will increase, driven by growing economies and improving living conditions in Asia, particularly China and India. With Canada’s oil sands projected to increase supply by more than 1.5 million barrels per day by 2030 (CAPP, 2016), Canada has an opportunity to become a supplier of choice to these emerging markets, while generating long-term economic benefits and prosperity for Canadians. Exporting oil overseas has the added benefit of diversifying markets and ensuring Canada gets fair market prices for its oil.

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This magazine website is published by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers as part of an ongoing dialogue with Canadians. Context: Energy Examined aims to provide an engaging insider’s perspective for the public. Articles range from features on key and timely industry issues, profiles of people working in Canada’s oil and gas sector and educational content designed to build industry knowledge. Content is edited by CAPP Communications; questions on editorial content may be referred to context@capp.ca.